HowLongToBeat MCP Server for Windsurf 1 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect HowLongToBeat through the Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool — ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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About HowLongToBeat MCP Server
Equip your AI agent with the ultimate gaming library intelligence via the HowLongToBeat MCP server. This integration provides instant access to the world's most trusted source for game completion times. Your agent can search for any video game and retrieve precise timing data for the 'Main Story', 'Main + Extra', and 'Completionist' runs. Whether you're planning your backlog, deciding on your next purchase, or auditing your play style, your agent acts as a dedicated gaming advisor through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple HowLongToBeat tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 1 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Game Time Search — Find how long it takes to beat any video game.
- Playstyle Comparison — Compare durations for different completion levels (story vs. 100%).
- Release Intelligence — Retrieve world release dates and exact game titles for thousands of entries.
- Backlog Auditing — Summarize expected playtimes for entire lists of games.
The HowLongToBeat MCP Server exposes 1 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect HowLongToBeat to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the HowLongToBeat MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using HowLongToBeat
Open Cascade and ask: "Using HowLongToBeat, help me..." — 1 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the HowLongToBeat MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with HowLongToBeat through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows — Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 1 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
HowLongToBeat + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the HowLongToBeat MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from HowLongToBeat and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query HowLongToBeat tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from HowLongToBeat and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine HowLongToBeat data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
HowLongToBeat MCP Tools for Windsurf (1)
These 1 tools become available when you connect HowLongToBeat to Windsurf via MCP:
search_game_times
Search for game completion times
Example Prompts for HowLongToBeat in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with HowLongToBeat immediately.
"How long does it take to beat the main story of The Witcher 3?"
"Is 'Hades' a short game for a completionist?"
"Compare the completion times for 'Skyrim' and 'Starfield'."
Troubleshooting HowLongToBeat MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting HowLongToBeat to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
HowLongToBeat + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating HowLongToBeat MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect HowLongToBeat with your favorite client
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Connect HowLongToBeat to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 1 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.